Also, run stairs and hills. The most useful training session I did for mud races was a crew I would go with to run sprints...

Training for Obstacle Race (Spartan Race, Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder, etc.)]]>8My tongue is ruining my life...Sun, 04 Sep 2016 18:45:31 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/my-tongue-is-ruining-my-life.39639/unread#924737
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/my-tongue-is-ruining-my-life.39639/unread#924737invalid@example.com (ThatIsRazonable)ThatIsRazonable12180 degree lifestyle changeMon, 16 May 2016 15:33:07 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/180-degree-lifestyle-change.53780/unread#923573
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/180-degree-lifestyle-change.53780/unread#923573invalid@example.com (sigeplaxer)sigeplaxer
I've been a member for a while. Been here off and on over that time. After a few major life changes, I find myself able to throw myself into getting healthy even more so now. Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, but I'm sure someone will move it as needed.

The quick and dirty info...44 yo, 6'1", 245# (down from 311 back in December 2015), type 2 diabetes, adult ADHD (explains much) and pre hypertension (I think the life changes improved this but finding out soon).

Nothing I would just like to concentrate on the left leg as that's the one that needs strengthening.]]>2Constant back trouble, please, please help :(Sat, 22 Aug 2015 04:33:42 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/constant-back-trouble-please-please-help.53681/unread#919411
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/constant-back-trouble-please-please-help.53681/unread#919411invalid@example.com (Gance)Gance
Since I'm not sure what to do, I guess I can give some extra information if it might help.

It often feels like my spine is a slightly loose stack of blocks or something, as if something shifts out of place, things get tight, but when I "pop it" it kind of balances the line out a bit and I feel more flexible and mobile. I did go to a massage place that was mixed with a chiropractor but, while it did feel nice during and after (okay, kind of hurt during) it never lasted.

Yet,...

Constant back trouble, please, please help ]]>1Really need help... Tendon in elbow injurySat, 22 Aug 2015 03:21:55 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/really-need-help-tendon-in-elbow-injury.53092/unread#919410
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/really-need-help-tendon-in-elbow-injury.53092/unread#919410invalid@example.com (Gance)Gance
Unfortunately, what followed was an even worse problem with my back as you will see in my other post. So I need your help again all...

I do want to thank everyone here for their help with this post.]]>15Muscle crampsThu, 14 May 2015 16:03:17 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/muscle-cramps.53647/unread#917848
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/muscle-cramps.53647/unread#917848invalid@example.com (jcarson702)jcarson702
Work was good drank about a gallon of water with a quart of pedialyte.]]>3Gym any good? Anytime Fitness.Tue, 12 May 2015 19:08:24 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/gym-any-good-anytime-fitness.53345/unread#917822
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/gym-any-good-anytime-fitness.53345/unread#917822invalid@example.com (leftyx)leftyx3Most flexible food tracker?Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:19:12 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/most-flexible-food-tracker.53487/unread#916176
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/most-flexible-food-tracker.53487/unread#916176invalid@example.com (angryviking)angryviking

I appreciate the responses but I'd already looked at Myfitnesspal and Fitday and was hoping there was something else out there that addressed their shortcomings.

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From what I have read of your goals, I think LoseIt will let you do all the things you want, with the possible exception of having one recipe be part of another recipes (although I haven't tried that).

A bodybuilder or lifter with long-belly muscles is genetically ahead of a person with short -belly muscles.....

and the short-belly muscle person can work out until hell freezes over and they will never ever ever look as good as the long-belly muscle person.

also bone size and structure determines how you basically look to quite an extent....and if you look a...

The HUGE Role of Genetics]]>2What DON'T You Like About......Sat, 06 Sep 2014 08:09:28 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/what-dont-you-like-about.53530/unread#911611
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/what-dont-you-like-about.53530/unread#911611invalid@example.com (HevyMetal)HevyMetal
I've never joined a gym because I've been too afraid that I would quit going, just being overwhelmed by the busyness of the place. I like quiet spaces.

Having a lot of my own equipment was the solution for me before. I was able to work out whenever I wanted without anybody getting in my way.

A couple of the places I've lived in have had gyms. The one I'm in now has a gym. I'm trying to learn its patterns of visitors so that I can make a...

What DON'T You Like About......]]>5How and where to take measurements?Thu, 21 Aug 2014 01:28:50 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/how-and-where-to-take-measurements.53526/unread#911291
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/how-and-where-to-take-measurements.53526/unread#911291invalid@example.com (phillydude)phillydude

]]>2Need help on a new bike and some random questionsThu, 22 May 2014 06:11:11 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/need-help-on-a-new-bike-and-some-random-questions.53478/unread#909263
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/need-help-on-a-new-bike-and-some-random-questions.53478/unread#909263invalid@example.com (akm3)akm3
I'm very impressed with it! Along with it, I also got a Garmin Edge 510, my first set of clipless pedals and shoes, and I couldn't be happier. I'm hoping to get many miles on this thing.

Still remaining to buy: Stages power meter and Kurt Kinetic trainer! (i wonder where I was...

Need help on a new bike and some random questions]]>1Joint / Muscle Pain: Best way to modify planTue, 15 Apr 2014 22:44:42 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/joint-muscle-pain-best-way-to-modify-plan.53344/unread#908773
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/joint-muscle-pain-best-way-to-modify-plan.53344/unread#908773invalid@example.com (Zilla)Zilla5What's your fave exercise and why?Fri, 04 Apr 2014 23:37:27 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/whats-your-fave-exercise-and-why.53470/unread#908584
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/whats-your-fave-exercise-and-why.53470/unread#908584invalid@example.com (modmaven)modmaven
I like the exercise itself because you can work a lot of muscles at the same time.

Great minds. ]]>3Resistance Training for the ObeseWed, 06 Nov 2013 05:28:34 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/resistance-training-for-the-obese.52901/unread#904595
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/resistance-training-for-the-obese.52901/unread#904595invalid@example.com (mastover)mastover5Any Tae Kwon-Do nuts here?Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:45:57 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/any-tae-kwon-do-nuts-here.53398/unread#904333
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/any-tae-kwon-do-nuts-here.53398/unread#904333invalid@example.com (Scotty)Scotty
I'm with the APTI in the UK and would love to talk to anyone with an interest, wherever in the world they are.

Without getting too "gross" here.......I have noticed that cat-pee/vinegar smell on different occasions when I was taking protein supplements.......I have also gotten it at times when I wasn't taking protein supplements.

I tend to eat at least the "normal" RDA requirements of protein every day...at the times when I'm not supplementing as well.

In your original post you are "weight training" and doing 3 sets for 20 reps a set.

This would put you in "endurance" class training.

For strength, basically you would go less reps.......sets of 5 reps or less with heavier weight.

For muscle size and also strength:- sets of 8 reps, progressive weight

For size, but not concerned about strength:- 10 or 12 reps per set, progressive weight.

Hard to know what you mean by "general fitness".

Increased fitness...

Training for general fitness]]>4When stress gets on the way ...Sun, 29 Sep 2013 18:49:42 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/when-stress-gets-on-the-way.53205/unread#903257
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/when-stress-gets-on-the-way.53205/unread#903257invalid@example.com (autumngirl)autumngirl
Anyway I do all of these things, and it still doesn't help my stress levels. In fact I find working out all the time adds to my need to always be on the go and doing something. I can't relax! I tried doing yoga, but I had such a resistance to it LoL it was too gentle and slow.
I realized a big part of my stress was my family, so whenever they are out of the picture and I...

When stress gets on the way ...]]>4I seem to be pinching a nerve while jogging?Mon, 29 Jul 2013 02:22:54 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/i-seem-to-be-pinching-a-nerve-while-jogging.53325/unread#901020
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/i-seem-to-be-pinching-a-nerve-while-jogging.53325/unread#901020invalid@example.com (Unfit)Unfit
My feet after walking for a while or jogging for a while get that feeling of "slept on over the night". Gets a bit numb. Tingling sensation like all the blood is out (and maybe it is...).

It happens around the 20-50 minute mark of jogging/walking.
It's a bit weird though. It happens kind of randomly. Sometimes somewhat quick (especially when jogging on cement). Sometimes it takes a good while, over and hour of walking/jogging (I alternate, probably mostly walk)....

I seem to be pinching a nerve while jogging?]]>Rhabdomyolisis ...Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:54:36 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/rhabdomyolisis.53288/unread#898816
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/rhabdomyolisis.53288/unread#898816invalid@example.com (andybud)andybud
Good luck and glad that it did not cause permanant damage.]]>3Cruise ship, how to maintainWed, 29 May 2013 23:05:43 +0000http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/cruise-ship-how-to-maintain.53263/unread#898465
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/threads/cruise-ship-how-to-maintain.53263/unread#898465invalid@example.com (TheThirdMohican)TheThirdMohican

Unlikely you lost any muscle in that short amount of time. Some lose a tiny bit of strength in that time, but this is usually due to neural factors rather than muscle loss. Any slight strength losses will return within a week of training.

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Yeah dropped a slight bit in lifts but was surprised how energized I felt.]]>7